I'm not too worried about the turning aspects...just a little unsure of what to do at the backstroke to *** turn.
Also any good workouts for this?
I'm doing 900 free for warm up (0-1650 in 6 weeks) then trey to do another 1500 per workout.
I've obviously been hitting *** but want to get some fly and back work in as well as turns--obviously I can always go to the wall and touch then turn but that's inefficient.
Is doing a 100 IM then hitting sets of 50 of fly and back or what? I've ordered a couple of books for reference and they should get here shortly.
Any thoughts or articles?
Also, keep in mind that having a great breaststroke is really helpful in IMs of all distances since if you are ahead after breaststroke, you get to start swimming freestyle and building your lead while everyone else is still doing ***.
Breaststroke is just a means to get to freestyle in the IM. Nothing more. It is a pure inconvenience that we IMers try to overcome by doing what Paul Smith suggests and staying underwater as long as possible. Besides, if you take the first 50 out really fast, my own strategy, no slo mo breaststroker can catch you in a length. :lolup:
As to running, it doesn't seem all that different that swimming to me. Both are worthy endurance sports, Mr. Smith. But I do agree that people who can't swim, swim farther. Good point. ;)
Also, keep in mind that having a great breaststroke is really helpful in IMs of all distances since if you are ahead after breaststroke, you get to start swimming freestyle and building your lead while everyone else is still doing ***.
Breaststroke is just a means to get to freestyle in the IM. Nothing more. It is a pure inconvenience that we IMers try to overcome by doing what Paul Smith suggests and staying underwater as long as possible. Besides, if you take the first 50 out really fast, my own strategy, no slo mo breaststroker can catch you in a length. :lolup:
As to running, it doesn't seem all that different that swimming to me. Both are worthy endurance sports, Mr. Smith. But I do agree that people who can't swim, swim farther. Good point. ;)
